Community Lutheran Church Hawaii

Friday, November 6, 2015

If, when you saw the name Martin Luther, you thought of a German Christian who lived in the 1500s, you are probably in a small minority. Despite the prominence history books give this man, few people today see his relevance for a modern, secular world. And so for most, Luther and the Reformation has been relegated to the dusty backroom of history along with the Roman Empire, Middle Ages, Renaissance and even the Revolutionary War!

But there are questions which are timeless, which, no matter the age, are as relevant as the air we breathe.

What happens when I die?
What is true?
Does my life matter?

There’s not a single living being who does not, on a regular basis, consider these subjects and wonder, “Is my response adequate? Do I know what I’m talking about when I try to answer these questions or am I just spewing words in an attempt to fool others and myself that I know what I am talking about?”

If you are getting older or having health issues, you’re thinking about death and what happens afterward. If you have lost a job, a spouse has walked out, or you have gone through a totally unjust experience, you are asking, “Is there right and wrong? Does truth matter or is life just about getting what you want?” If you feel like you are stuck in a rut that is getting so deep you don’t think you’ll ever get out, you could well be asking, “Does my life matter?”

You might be surprised to learn that the primary reason Martin Luther is a giant of history is because of the answers he gave to the three questions above. If you still aren’t sure of your own answers to these questions, join us for one of our weekend services and check out what Luther had to say about them.

Upcoming Events

Lent 2018The season of Lent has been commemorated by Christians for over 1500 years. Lent marks the 40 days before Easter and is meant to be a time of spiritual self-examination and preparation for the observance of Good Friday and Easter. As we do each year, we will be holding weekly Wednesday evening worship services to make the season significant. Our theme this year is: He Chose the Nails. Think about that statement for a moment. Christ going to the cross wasn’t something he was forced to do, he chose to suffer…for us. Each Wednesday we’ll serve a potluck dinner at 5:30 pm with the service beginning at 6:30 pm.

Help Serve Dinner to the HomelessNext Step Shelter – This Thursday at 6:00 pmPlease consider giving us a hand serving dinner this Thursday at the Next Step Transitional shelter. It only takes an hour and is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of over 125 people. Next month we will also need help preparing food. If you would like to make a casserole, please contact Pastor for more information.

Sunday Bible Class – Why We Can Trust the Bible is TrueThis Sunday the title of our study is “The Life of William Tyndale”. In this class we’ll be looking at how the Bible powerfully changed Tyndale’s life which led him to dedicate himself to translating the Bible. Each session consists of a video presentation followed by a discussion period. The topics are not only interesting but extremely important in helping us better share our faith with others. Class begins each Sunday morning at 8:45 am.